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Muehlen Family History

Muehlen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mullen, Mehle, Muhle, Kuehler, Mueller, Behlen, Muehling, Moehle

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Where is the Muehlen family from?

You can see how Muehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muehlen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Muehlen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Muehlen's in USA. California had the highest population of Muehlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Muehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muehlen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Muehlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Muehlen. For the veterans among your Muehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muehlen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Muehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Muehlen in 1955 was 57, and 27 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muehlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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